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 124 STAT. 4575 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—DEC. 18, 2010 as the private sector focal point for the Global Fund on HIV/ AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Whereas Ambassador Holbrooke served as a steadfast emissary of the United States as the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, tirelessly advocating for United States interests and peace in the region, mobilizing unprecedented international support, facilitating economic, transit, trade, and security coopera- tion between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and working to enhance stability, to build prosperity, and to counter extremism and ter- rorism in the region; Whereas Ambassador Holbrooke forged a new civilian-led, multi- agency approach seeking to bring stability and development to the lives of millions striving for a better future; Whereas Ambassador Holbrooke was one of the most talented dip- lomats for the United States and possessed a fierce determination and intelligence in advocating for United States security interests around the world, including in Southeast Asia and post-Cold War Europe, at the United Nations, and most recently in Afghani- stan and Pakistan; Whereas Ambassador Holbrooke was a prolific writer and communi- cator, serving as the Managing Editor of Foreign Policy, authoring works such as ‘‘To End A War’’, ‘‘Counsel to the President’’, one volume of the Pentagon Papers, and a monthly column in The Washington Post, and sharing the art of mediation with countless audiences; Whereas Ambassador Holbrooke lent his expertise toward the improvement of management and organization for a host of non- governmental organizations, serving as a board member of Refu- gees International, the Council on Foreign Relations, the National Endowment for Democracy, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Citizens Committee for New York City, as Chair- man of the Asia Society, as Founding Chairman of the American Academy in Berlin, and as a Woodrow Wilson Scholar; Whereas Ambassador Holbrooke motivated many Americans to enter public service and served as an inspirational leader and public servant, mentoring countless United States Department of State officers and future ambassadors; Whereas from Southeast Asia to post-Cold War Europe and around the globe, people have a better chance of a peaceful future because of Ambassador Holbrooke’s lifetime of service; Whereas Ambassador Holbrooke was renowned internationally for his energy, persistence, sharp intellect, and skills of persuasion; and Whereas Ambassador Holbrooke leaves behind his beloved wife Kati, sons David and Anthony, step-children Elizabeth and Chris, daughter-in-law Sarah, four grandchildren, and countless friends and colleagues: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur- ring), That Congress— (1) honors the exceptional achievements of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and recognizes the significant contributions he has made to United States national security, humanitarian causes, and peaceful resolutions of international conflict; and